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Gareth Family History

Gareth Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Garth, Gaeth, Greth, Garret, Ganesh, Warth, Garnett, Gamroth, Gareis

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Where is the Gareth family from?

You can see how Gareth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gareth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gareth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gareth families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Gareth's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Gareth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gareth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gareth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gareth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Gareth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gareth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Gareth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Gareth. For the veterans among your Gareth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gareth lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Gareth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gareth in 1981 was 68, and 81 in 1985.

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